How far is Rye, NH from Londonderry, NH?

The driving distance from Rye, NH to Londonderry, NH is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.16 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.18 mi
51.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.16 mi
Kilometers
77.5 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Londonderry
Fri, May 1, 11:30 AM EDT
Return by in Rye
Fri, May 1, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-05-01T10:36
Arrive Londonderry
Fri, May 1, 11:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rye
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Rye
23.8 mi
00h 26m
To Londonderry
24.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Rye Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rye and Londonderry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rye and Londonderry.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Road

    1096 ft · 30 sec · Washington Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dow Lane

    1689 ft · 1 min · Dow Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hobbs Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hobbs Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Hill Road

    123 m · 14 sec · North Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Post Road

    125 m · 12 sec · Post Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Hampton Road

    783 ft · 20 sec · North Hampton Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward NH 101 West

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    577 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Smith Lane

    699 ft · 36 sec · Smith Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mammoth Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye and Londonderry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
31.1 mi · 65%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.01 mi · 8%
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 7%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 5%
Washington Road
2.1 mi · 4%
Lafayette Road
1.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 26m from Rye
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rye and Mostly Sunny near Londonderry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rye to Londonderry?

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Rye and 24.4 miles from Londonderry.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rye and Mostly Sunny near Londonderry.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymond, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymond.

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Londonderry. Straight-line distance: 32.18 mi (51.79 km).

Rye

#1 Rye

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,478
Coordinates43.0134200, -70.7708900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Londonderry

#2 Londonderry

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Road (-70.770899, 43.013426)
End: Mammoth Road (-71.374062, 42.865057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rye and Londonderry. The current time is 10:36:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.